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JEWELS OF THE SOUTH
7
Days - 6 Nights
FOR INDIVIDUALS
Day 1: Rome - Naples - Pompeii - Sorrento
Early morning departure from Rome for
NAPLES, where a short visit of the town is featured. Then on to POMPEII,
the famous Roman city destroyed by the volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius
in 79 a.D. Lunch in a local restaurant, and afterwards, visit of the
excavations. Proceed on to SORRENTO. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Sorrento - Capri - Sorrento
Buffet breakfast. Departure to Capri by
steamer. Weather conditions permitting, visit of the Blue Grotto. Return
to Marina Grande and then transfer to Anacapri. Lunch in a typical
restaurant followed by a visit of Augustus’ Gardens, with a view of
the Faraglioni. Return to Sorrento. Dinner and Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3: Sorrento - Rende (Calabria)
Buffet breakfast. Morning at leisure In
the afternoon, depart to Rende (Calabria region) with its magnificent
Aragonese Castles. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Rende(Calabria) - Taormina (Sicily)
After breakfast, depart to the beautiful town of Taormina, a
favorite with tourists worldwide. Free time for personal discoveries,
for shopping or for a leisurely stroll along the panoramic terrace.
Overnight and dinner in Taormina or Giardini Naxos.
Day 5: Taormina - Etna - Syracuse - Taormina
After breakfast, depart for an excursion
to Mount Etna, the highest volcano in Europe, up to the " Rifugio
Sapienza ", 1900 meters above sea level and time to enjoy the
suggestive view. Continue to Syracuse, for a guided visit of the
Neapolis Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre and the Ear of Dionysus,
an ear-shaped grotto. Dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Taormina - Piazza Armerina - Agrigento
After breakfast, guided visit of the
Roman Villas of Piazza Armerina with their beautiful mosaics, a site
that is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Then, depart to Agrigento, to
admire the Valley of Temples. Dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Agrigento - Monreale - Palermo
After breakfast, leave to Palermo. First stop in Monreale for a
guided visit of the outstanding moorish-norman-style Duomo, extensively
decorated with mosaics and fine gold. Today a Farewell Lunch consisting
of typical local products, will be served. Continue to Palermo and after
a panoramic visit of the city transfer to the airport of Palermo.
Accommodation:
The 4**** selected hotels or similars:
* Calabria
Region - Rende: Hotel Executive or Similar
* Taormina or Giardini Naxos: Park Hotel La Plage or Naxos Beach or
Similar
* In Agrigento: Jolly della Valle or Similar
* In Sorrento: G.H. Vesuvio, G.H. Bristol or similar
Itinerary:
Rome - Naples - Pompeii
- Capri - Anacapri - Sorrento - Rende - Taormina - Etna - Siracusa -
Taormina - Piazza Armerina - Palermo - Monreale - Palermo. Departures:
Operated from May to September:
May: 24
June: 7-21
July: 5-19
August: 2-23
September: 6-20
October: 4-18
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UNBEATABLE
FEATURES
* Visit of the Blue
Grotto weather permitting
* Deluxe Coach •
* 6 nights in Selected 4**** hotels
* 6 breakfasts – 1 lunch – 6 dinners
* Applicable hotel taxes; Admission fees:The Archeological
Park in Syracuse; Villa Romana inPiazza Armerina; Temple’s
Valley in Agrigento;
* Baggage handling – 1 piece of luggage per passenger
* English-French speaking guides
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RATES 2009
| Type
of Accommodation |
Price
per person* |
| In
double room |
1.100,-
Euro |
| In
single room |
1.380,-
Euro |
| In
Triple room |
1.029,-
Euro |
| Child
with two adults |
879,-
Euro |
* Rates does
not include: Tips- Extras - Drinks at meals - Anything not mentioned in
‘Rates Include".
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